With 26 miles of Mississippi River waterfront, the thriving state capital has always had beautiful bones, with distinct neighborhoods and ample greenspace. But its first Black mayor, Melvin Carter, is making impressive strides in building a city that, in his words, “works for all of us.” Increased investment in equitable and dispersed parks, immigrant and refugee resources, and outdoor programming for adults and youth of color are making it easier for everyone to get outside.
In May, the TPL ranked Saint Paul second nationwide, giving the city high marks for accessibility and greenery. To that end, Saint Paul’s in-progress Highland Bridge neighborhood, a mixed-use development on 135 acres along the river, will feature 55 acres of public land when it’s completed in the next decade.
A year ago, the Parks…
